Migrant Birds by Day and Night: Central Park/NYC
A brief history (1880-2023) of the study of night migrating birds here in Central Park and Manhattan. There is a lot of positive news.
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What Might You See This Week?
Please have a look at Bob's weekly narrative report on what was seen on his Central Park walks in recent days and weeks. A good way to predict what birds you might possibly see on this week's walks.
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Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
Aug 9, 202314 min read
Central Park: Southbound Migration in Full Swing - August 2023
Bird Walks start full-time on 10 August. Herein we send photos of Chilean birds by Deborah Allen from our recent trip to northern Chile.
Deborah Allen and Robert DeCandido PhD
Apr 19, 20239 min read
Early Migration! The Cape May Warbler - Late April in Central Park 2023
We trace the history of the migrant Cape May Warbler in our area: its fondness for nectar and sap, often from non-native trees and shrubs.
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Oct 27, 202213 min read
The Amazing, yet common, Tufted Titmouse in NYC/LI 1840-2022
The Tufted Titmouse, with its elegant crest, has much to tell you about the history of birding in our area. We whisper its story herein.
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Sep 28, 202211 min read
Autumn Bird Migration in Central Park Late September 2022
We've entered the time of the season when anything can turn up in Central Park from Warblers to Sparrows to Hawks and Owls.
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Sep 7, 20229 min read
Summer Heat Waves become Waves of Bird Migration: Sept. 2022 in Central Park
September is bird migration from warblers to flycatchers to the big raptors. After the summer heat, it's time for some cool birds.
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May 3, 202213 min read
MIGRATION is Fun Amazing and NOW: Central Park BIRDS - May 2022
May is Birds: the best time to see the migration in Central Park...Perhaps 100 species in one morning.
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Sep 30, 202115 min read
Mega Bird Migration Now Now Now - Central Park October 2021
October is the best time to see migrants as they stop to refuel in Central Park.
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Aug 26, 20219 min read
Late August Bird Migration, Central Park
We continue to track Warblers (10+ species this past Saturday)...but August is also the season of Shorebirds. We send photos herein.
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Aug 19, 20219 min read
Southbound Bird Migration in Full Swing: Late August in Central Park
Can't stop this! Warbler waves are moving through and our walks find more of them than anyone! See you in Central Park
Robert DeCandido PhD
Apr 17, 20198 min read
WICKED: Late April Birding in Central Park
It all comes down to the weather: Light rain knocks nocturnal migrants from the skies above NYC. The next few days, despite the forecast, sh
Robert DeCandido PhD
Apr 10, 201912 min read
Migration Migration Migration: Central Park!
Mid-April marks the start of the most favorite time of the year for birders: migrants are arriving daily to Central Park in their best breed
Robert DeCandido PhD
Oct 10, 201815 min read
Russian Spies or Drones? The Virginia Rails of NYC Streets
The Virginia Rail, a small freshwater marsh bird, has turned up regularly in the last 100 years on NYC streets while on migration.
Robert DeCandido PhD
Aug 29, 201823 min read
Whispers of a BIG autumn Finch flight + late summer Warblers
Our bird walks feature migrants such as warblers, flycatchers and even Red-breasted Nuthatches. In this Newsletter we trace the history of b
Robert DeCandido PhD
Aug 22, 201814 min read
Warblers Calling: Final Days of August - ROLLING THUNDER BIRD WALKS
Late August is booming with warblers and we will be colluding with these birds on our bird walks...10-15 species of these little butterflies
Robert DeCandido PhD
Aug 1, 201810 min read
Looking Home to Central Park: Warbler Migration Strong in August
Our bird walks cha-cha into high gear again...starting this Sat-Sun August 4-5, we have bird walks at 7:30am and again at 9:30am...and you c
Robert DeCandido PhD
Jul 19, 20186 min read
Central Park: Bird Walks on Sundays at 9:30am in July to find Migrating Birds
Migration has begun: the first warblers including Northern Waterthrushes and American Redstarts are heading south - come walk with us to see
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